Trade Name : nSwiss Pear, Common Pear, Wild Servicetree, Sorbtree n nOrigin : nEurope n nUses : nOver the last five years Pear has become one of the most demanded veneer species in Europe. Used for bedroom furniture, living-room furniture, paneling and office furniture. Also used for highest quality interior fixtures for banks, insurances and other representative buildings. n nProperties : nVery elegant wood. Unsteamed the wood is white. The warm reddish tone is only achieved by steaming. Many trunks develop brown heart and as a result fail to qualify for exclusive veneer. The development of fine hairs is just as frequent as the figuring which gives the veneer life but unfortunately these still are not sufficiently accepted. n nJointing : nGluing pear presents no difficulties. Screws and nails hold firmly but should be pre-drilled.